Moves

HSBC moves to attract and develop industry talent across Asia.

Asia’s wealth and asset management sector opens 2026 with a fresh round of senior appointments as firms recalibrate leadership amid shifting client demands

The move is seen as a direct response to the growing sophistication and demand for bespoke wealth management solutions in Asia.

The recruitment drive builds on recent leadership appointments, including Phonda Chan as deputy Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Branch and Chua See Plu as market head for North Asia.

Nomura International Wealth Management has appointed Rahul Bhandari as Desk Head for South and Southeast Asia in Hong Kong.

Based in Frankfurt, Vivienne Chia will report to Alessandro Caironi, head of banking, lending and investment solutions.

The hiring underscores the industry's shift towards holistic advisory services, directly addressing the region's significant intergenerational wealth transfer and the complex needs of its ultra-high-net-worth families.

Claude Andre Harbonn held senior leadership roles at UBS and Credit Suisse.

The expansion follows other recent senior appointments for Indosuez in Asia, including Phonda Chan as deputy chief executive of its Hong Kong branch.

Julia brings over 10 years of experience as Global Market Strategist and Economist for Greater China at J.P.Morgan and HSBC respectively.

The new role is to drive Southeast Asia growth and deepen engagement with retail and mass affluent investors

Alhawas stated he looks forward to “building trusted relationships with clients in the Kingdom and contributing to the Bank’s growth agenda through world-class wealth management services.”